Other Scientific Names
Asthenes steinbachi [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Asthenes steinbachi [Stotz et al. (1996)], Asthenes steinbachi [BirdLife International (2004, 2008)]
Other Names (World)
Steinbach's Canastero, Chestnut Canastero
Andes of western Argentina, from western Salta south to Mendoza.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Status LC
Habitat destruction and degradation through settlement and conversion to agriculture is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A slow descending tril, but most regularly a duble nasal 'keinj' call.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Creamy-breasted Canastero (Asthenes dorbignyi). In some aspects of plumage, tail structure, behaviour, voice and nest structure, all are more similar to Phacellodomus (especially Streak-fronted Thornbird (Phacellodomus striaticeps)) and possibly better placed in that genus. Some, however, have predicted a closer relationship to Dusky-tailed Canastero (Pseudasthenes humicola). Subspecies neiffi of Short-billed Canastero (Asthenes baeri) originally described as a subspecies of present species.
Similar Species
Creamy-breasted Canastero (Asthenes dorbignyi) is more contrasting, with more black in tail, and richer underparts.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet